全新大学进阶英语Unit 1 The Pursuit of Dreams.ppt

The Pursuit of Dreams 1 Unit Goals Contents Part One Opener Pair Work Part Two Reading Interacting Getting Prepared Text Study Focusing on Language in Context Part Three Integrated Skills Practicing Viewing Listening Speaking Writing Pair work: Look at the two photos below. Then work with your partner and answer the questions that follow. You may want to search online for information by using your cell phone to scan the QR codes (二维码). Qian Xuesen: a Chinese scientist, father of China’s space programs Steve Jobs: an American businessman, co-founder of Apple Inc. 1. Can you say a few words about the two people in the pictures? 2. What dream did each of them have and work hard to achieve? 3. What difficulties did they come across when pursuing their dreams? 实现梦想 achieve/realize one’s dream; make one’s dream come true 技术 technology 留学 go to study abroad 创办公司 start/found/set up a company 以……而闻名 be famous for 致力于 devote oneself to Helpful Words Expressions Watch the video clip and discuss the following questions with your classmates. 1. What difficult situation has Robbie Wilde met? 2. How much do you know about him? 3. Is it possible for you to become a DJ if you were in the same condition? DJ (disc jockey or deejay) DJ is a person who mixes recorded music for an audience. There are a variety of DJs, depending on where they work (e.g. radio, club and mobile DJs) or what types of musical performance techniques they use (e.g. electronica, reggae and hip-hop DJs). 通常指在娱乐场所播放、调试音乐产生强劲效果引导大家热辣跳舞的人，也可以是在酒吧主持与音乐有关的节目（或广播）的主持人，俗称唱片骑士或打碟师。 Notes Warm-up Video Turntable A turntable is a circular revolving plate supporting a record as it is played. By adjusting the speed of the turntable, either by adjusting the speed knob, or by manipulating the plate (e.g. by slowing down the plate by putting a finger gently along the side), DJs can match the tempos of different records so their rhythms can be played together at the same tim